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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 645.12 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 645.12 and 271.02 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 645.12 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/645.12 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 645.12 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 174,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,839.07/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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